Atomos Ninja Star - Manual (Page 17)

Atomos Ninja Star – User Manual Edition 1: October 2014 17
Updating AtomOS (Firmware)
From time to time we will issue software updates for your Ninja Star.
To update the firmware (that’s the software that runs inside your Ninja Star),
there is a simple procedure you have to follow.
• Go to http://www.atomos.com/ninja-star-firmware/
• Locate and download the firmware upgrade
1. Extract the file ATOMNJS_4SXX.FW from the firmware zip file.
2. Copy ATOMNJS_4SXX.FW onto a CFast card
a. Atomos recommends you use a freshly formatted CFast card.
b. Always format your drives in the Ninja Star. The Ninja Star formats
the drive for optimal performance for Video.
c. Ensure that the firmware update file is on the root of the drive, and
not in a folder on the drive.
3. Put a freshly charged battery on your Ninja Star. It is very important that
your Ninja Star does not lose power during a firmware upgrade.
4. Power down your Ninja Star.
5. Insert the CFast card with the NINJABLD.FW file.
6. Power up your Ninja Star with a short press of the Power Button.
7. 4x green lights flashing will indicate the Ninja Star is mounting the
CFast Card.
8. 3x green + 1x red lights flashing will indicate the Ninja Star is updating
the firmware.
9. The firmware upgrade will take up to a few minutes.
10. When the firmware upgrade is finished, the Ninja Star will:
a. Delete NINJASTR.FW from the CFast card.
b. Power itself down.
Checking firmware has been updated
To check if the firmware has been successfully updated, you must record a
quick clip with the Ninja Star. You can then look at the file name to check if
the clip has been recorded with the new update.
If your file name has the firmware update number (see below), you have
successfully updated your Ninja Star, Congratulations!
Please ensure your batteries have plenty of charge and that you do
not interrupt your Ninja Star while its firmware is upgrading. When it
is finished, the Ninja Star will restart and you will be able to use the
device as normal.
Problems when installing AtomOS
Very occasionally, the firmware update process can go wrong. This might
be because of an incomplete or corrupted download.
In the unlikely event of your Ninja Star becoming unresponsive, there is a
built-in recovery mechanism.
All you have to do is press and hold the on/off button for 10 seconds.
If you do this your Ninja Star will revert to its factory condition,
and you will be able to retry the firmware update later (taking due
precautions to identify and remove possible reasons for the failure of
the previous attempt).
Finding your Device ID (DID)
Your unique device ID is located within the file name on your recorded
media.
Software updates
Name NJS_ANJSR0GF3_4S.02_00012.MOV
Device ID
Name NJS_ANJSR0GF3_4S.02_00012.MOV
Firmware Update Number